Mexico and Canada played to a 0-0 draw in a friendly match at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday.

The exhibition, played before a crowd of 32,623, quickly showed a proactive approach from Canada. Motivated after the recent 2-1 victory over the United States on Saturday, head coach Jesse Marsch and his men tried to apply pressure El Tri’s at the back, often forcing their opponents to chase the ball.

Mexico, under new coach Javier Aguirre, responded with a combative approach, receiving a total of 13 fouls and two yellow cards in the first half.

The match was frequently interrupted and restarted, but both goalkeepers had little to do at the start of the friendly.

Until the 43rd minute.

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After a dangerous header from Canadian Cyle Larin, Mexican goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon had to make a remarkable save just before half-time.

In the early stages of the second half, Mexico began to apply more attacking pressure. In the 54th minute, striker Santiago Giménez nearly opened the scoring after his shot from close range was saved by Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.

St. Clair regained the lead in the 72nd minute with an acrobatic save on a goal by winger Roberto “Piojo” Alvarado.

Despite Mexico’s late push and a few shots from Canada in the second half, both teams were still locked at 0-0 at the final whistle.

Mexico concludes their first series of matches under Aguirre, who previously coached The Three in 2001-02 and 2009-10) with a win and a draw after beating New Zealand 3-0 at the weekend. Mexico returns next month with friendlies against Valencia on October 12 and the United States on October 15.

With a similar 1W-1D-0L record at the break, Canada closes the international window without a loss after their earlier victory over the United States. Looking ahead, they will face Panama in a friendly on October 15.